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    Re: Ball python still climbing walls and trying to get out

    Quote Originally Posted by dakski View Post
    I'd add what kind of tank/cage is he in? Is it covered on several sides like a PVC enclosure or with cardboard if it's a glass tank? If not, that might help him feel secure.

    Additionally, how are you taking temps (thermometer, IR Temp Gun, etc.)? You want the ground temps taken with an IR temp gun.

    Generally, wandering around at night could mean looking for food. However, lack of security and temps too high can lead to that as well. If it's during the day, it's more concerning.

    I agree that he should be pretty settled by now.

    How big is he (weight) and what is he eating (type of prey and size)? If not sure of weight, does the food item leave a noticeable bulge or it is just right or you don't notice it at all after he eats? Also, how often is he eating?

    Please answer the questions as best you can. Snakes do like to squeeze into tight places and can be curious about exploring, but I would want to rule out everything else first, before assuming all is fine.
    He is in a pvc enclosure with all three sides blocked out. The temps are air temperature measurements except the hot spot.
    He only comes out at night not during the day.
    I keep him on the smaller end of the feeding chart. He gets a mouse 11-15 grams every 7 days. He weighs 127 grams and eats great.
    I am sure he's hungry again by this point but I am not concerned about his activeness at night. Just the fact that he is still climbing the walls and glass and tries to squeeze out the gap makes me wonder if he doesn't like it in there. Even though he has everything. Branches to explore ect.

    He has definately not a shy personality. I have NEVER seen him balled up. Rather he likes to be curled leasurely instead of tightly and when I pick him up he doesn't tgink about balling but instead faces me head on. He's not a striker or defensive but he shows me that he sees me and watches me and that he is ready if push came to shove xD
    Last edited by CakeLike; 10-19-2021 at 03:43 AM.

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